Make3DAI
69Turns text prompts or photos into downloadable 3D models in GLB, OBJ, FBX and other formats.
Best for: indie game developers needing quick placeholder or final assets
Added 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $8.33/mo
54trust score out of 100
ai-for / text-to-3d
AI Tools for Text to 3D
As of , EffectHub tracks 8 AI tools for text to 3D; all 8 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $7.70 to $30 a month.
Make3DAI, Tencent Hunyuan and Sloyd lead the list on click-through. 5 of the 8 ship a public API.
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- 8
- tools tracked
- 8 of 8
- free to start
- $7.70–$30
- paid entry, per month
- 5
- ship a public API
Where these sit in the catalog
The shortlist — tools for text to 3D
ranked by click-through
Tencent's model family and studio covering text, image, video and 3D, with many weights open-sourced
Best for: Researchers and engineers running open video, image or 3D models on their own GPUs
ChinaAdded 2mo ago
Freemiumfrom $15 onceAPI
65trust score out of 100
1
Sloyd
71Text and image to game-ready 3D models with topology control
Best for: Indie game teams needing quad-topology props at a controlled polycount
Added 2mo ago
Freemiumfrom $15/moAPI
54trust score out of 100
Web platform that turns text or images into textured, export-ready 3D models with remeshing and PBR tools
Best for: Indie game developers filling scenes with optimized props
GermanyAdded 2mo ago
Freemiumfrom $19/moAPI
62trust score out of 100
2
Generates downloadable 3D models from a text prompt, a reference image, or multiple photos.
Best for: Indie game developers or product designers who need quick 3D assets without modeling by hand
United StatesAdded 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $7.70/mo
60trust score out of 100
2
Generates 3D mesh models from text, a single image, or several reference images, with commercial licensing on paid plans.
Best for: Indie game developers needing quick props or character bases
United StatesAdded 1mo ago
Freemiumfrom $7.70/mo
60trust score out of 100
1
Hyper3D
79Generates 3D models from text or a reference image, exporting to GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, GLTF, and USDZ.
Best for: Game and XR teams filling out background props and set dressing
United StatesAdded 2mo ago
Freemiumfrom $30/moAPI
62trust score out of 100
Meshy
75Generates rigged, textured 3D models from prompts or reference images
Best for: Indie game devs filling scenes with props and background assets
United StatesAdded 2mo ago
FreemiumAPI
58trust score out of 100
Compared at a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | API | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make3DAI | from $8.33/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Tencent Hunyuan | from $15 once | Yes | Yes | Active |
| Sloyd | from $15/mo | Yes | Yes | Active |
| 3D AI Studio | from $19/mo | Yes | Yes | Active |
| 3DGenerator.io | from $7.70/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| AIto3D.ai | from $7.70/mo | Yes | Not confirmed | Active |
| Hyper3D | from $30/mo | Yes | Yes | Active |
| Meshy | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes | Active |
Compare text to 3D tools head-to-head
Questions about text to 3D tools
Is there a free text to 3D tool?
All 8 AI tools for text to 3D on EffectHub's list have a free tier — Make3DAI, Tencent Hunyuan, Sloyd and 3D AI Studio.
How much do text to 3D tools cost?
As of October 26, 2026, paid plans for the 8 AI tools for text to 3D on EffectHub's list run from $7.70 to $30 a month. Each card shows the pricing model and the cheapest paid plan as EffectHub last verified it; all 8 can be started for free.
Which text to 3D tools have an API?
5 of the 8 AI tools for text to 3D on EffectHub's list ship a public API, including Tencent Hunyuan, Sloyd, 3D AI Studio and Hyper3D. The API badge on each card is re-checked against the vendor's documentation.
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As of October 26, 2026, EffectHub tracks 8 AI tools for text to 3D; all 8 have a free tier, and paid plans run from $7.70 to $30 a month. (EffectHub, “AI Tools for Text to 3D”, Oct 2026, https://effecthub.net/ai-for/text-to-3d)
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